Lecsó with peppers, tomatoes and carrots
A traditional Hungarian lecsó, cooked with red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and carrots: a summer salad that can be enjoyed throughout the wi…
Lecsó is a summer vegetable salad, of Hungarian origin, which is very popular in Europe. This version includes bell pepper, tomato, and onion, along with carrot, for a hearty dish.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time40 min
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr 25 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostModerate
- Calories329 kcal/serving
- Cooking methodnibbling
- Estimated cost$44.79 $3.73 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $21.27
- $6.42
- $12.89
- $0.83
- $1.86
- $1.26
- $0.09
- $0.16
- $0.01
Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Slice the onions thinly and cook them in the oil until they are softened and lightly browned.
- Add the chopped, peeled tomatoes, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell peppers, which are about 3 cm long and 0.5 cm wide, to the dish. ≈ 3 min
- Add the chopped carrots to the food processor or chop them like the bell peppers. They can be slightly thinner than the bell peppers, but it’s best to avoid this, as it will ensure even cooking. ≈ 3 min
- Season with salt and black pepper, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
The bill
Lecsó with peppers, tomatoes and carrots
- 2 kg of red bell peppers$21.27
- 1 kg of green bell peppers$6.42
- 1 kilogram of tomatoes$12.89
- 400 g of onion$0.83
- 600 g of carrots$1.86
- 300 ml of vegetable oil$1.26
- salt$0.09
- black pepper$0.16
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar$0.01
Total$44.79
that's $3.73 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 329 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 23.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6 g |
| Sugars | 18.3 g |
| Fiber | 10.9 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 0.09 g |
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